When you are diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, you may have the opportunity to take part in your treatment decision with your doctor. This is a chance to share your life goals and priorities, and work with your doctor to find a treatment that is right for you.1 Your doctor might also talk about the evidence supporting each medicine, such as data from clinical trials and real-world studies. Discussing all the evidence available for your treatment options may help guide your treatment choice.2,3
On this page, you will find resources to help you both reflect on your life goals and learn about types of evidence, so you can feel prepared to take part in your treatment decision with your doctor.
Real-World Evidence Patient-HCP Discussion Guide
This discussion guide may help you explore your treatment goals with your doctor and learn about the different types of evidence used to support treatment options. You can use this guide to help you make the most of conversations with your doctor as you prepare to take part in shared-decision making.
Talking about treatment with your doctor
A short video to help you learn about treatment goals and types of evidence when discussing treatment options with your doctor. Designed to help you prepare for conversations with your doctor, take part in treatment decisions and share information that helps your doctor make the right decision for you.
Understanding real-world evidence and how it may help you
A short video that takes a closer look at RWE and the difference between real-world studies and clinical trials. Designed to help you understand the different types of evidence your doctor may discuss for different treatments so you can feel more confident taking part in your treatment decision.
References:
1. Cancer.net. Making decisions about cancer treatment. 2022. Available at https://www.cancer.net/navigating-cancer-care/how-cancer-treated/making-decisions-about-cancer-treatment. Accessed July 2023.
2. Katkade, V.B., Sanders, K.N., Zou, K.H., Real world data: an opportunity to supplement existing evidence for the use of long-established medicines in health care decision making. J Multidiscip. Healthc., 2018. 11: p. 295-304.
3. Oehrlein, E.M., Graff, J.S., Harris, J., Perfetto, E.M.,, Patient-community perspectives on real-world evidence: Enhancing engagement, understanding, and trust. Patient., 2019. 12(4): p. 375-381.
Las personas diagnosticadas de cáncer de seno metastásico (CSM) y sus seres queridos a menudo se enfrentan con muchos términos nuevos y frases desconocidas cuando hablan con los médicos. Hemos colaborado con Breastcancer.org para desarrollar este Diccionario de CSM en español para ayudar a facilitar conversaciones importantes.
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